Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023
The Maratha ruler Shivaji’s birthday is celebrated on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, also known as Shivaji Jayanti. Every year on February 19, Shivaji Jayanti is observed in memory of the Maratha Kingdom’s founder. On March 21, 1690, Shivaji Maharaj was born at Pune’s Shivneri fort. This year marks the powerful Maratha’s 393rd birthday.
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The festival of Shivaji Jayanti is largely a Maharashtrian occasion. On this day, the state observes a public holiday. The day is typically observed with much joy and pride. Cultural programmes are also organised by people.
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule created Shivaji Jayanti, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, in 1870. Raigad, where Mahatma Jyotirao Phule found Shivaji Maharaj’s grave, is around 100 kilometres from Pune. The first place to observe Shivaji Jayanti was Pune.
An illustrious liberation fighter named Bal Gangadhar Tilak promoted Shivaji Jayanti by emphasising Shivaji Maharaj’s image and emphasising the contributions of Shivaji Maharaj.
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In Maharashtra, the entire state celebrates Shivaji Jayanti with great fanfare. On this day, the Marathas’ extensive and varied cultural history is also honoured. On the day of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti, people honour him via cultural festivals and recall his contributions. People will never stop being amazed and inspired by Shivaji Maharaj’s bravery and intelligence.
Instead of Persian, which was the prevalent language at the period, Marathi and Sanskrit were promoted as the official languages in Shivaji’s court and administration. It is appropriate to reflect on Shivaji Maharaj’s enormous contribution to the creation of the Maratha Empire on his birthday. In 1674, Shivaji Maharaj received the title of Chhatrapati in the Raigad fort.
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It is thought that the native deity Shivai, who granted his mother a son in response to her prayers, inspired Shivaji Maharaj’s name. Shivaji Maharaj, a military strategist and leader renowned for his bravery and military prowess, founded the Maratha state.
He was a key figure in bringing the Maratha leaders of the Mayal, Konkan, and Desh areas together. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is regarded as a national hero in India because of his historical significance and contributions.
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